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Great Pink Run Dublin - FAQs

The date for the 2020 Great Pink Run with Avonmore Slimline Milk is Saturday 17th October in the Phoenix Park. The event starts and finishes at the junction of Furze Road/Chesterfield Ave. The 10KM event starts at 10am & the 5KM event starts at 11am.

There is limited parking in Phoenix Park and surrounding areas so if you can walk, cycle or take public transport it would be appreciated. Please refer to How To Get There section of the website for event location.

Yes – Key / bag (Max 10l i.e. Small Bag) drop will be available should you chose to use it. Stickers will be provided at the bag drop and you should put your race number and label onto you bag before you present it at key / bag drop area. To collect your keys / bag after the race you will need your bib number so that we can easily identify you.

The 10km will start promptly at 10.00 The 5k will commence at 11.00. The Great Pink Run is all about including everyone and having fun as well as raising much needed funds for this worthwhile charity. As it is also a race, there will be 3 different speed categories and we are likely to do several wave starts to spread out the field.

Competitive Runner (Typically less than 5 mins / km)Running for Fun (Typically 5 – 7 mins / km) – This is the main section for all shapes and forms of runnerJoggers & walkers (Typically 8+mins / km) – This is for those wishing to take their time. Those participating with children/ scooters / strollers are requested to please start the race at the very back of the 5km field and keep children under your control.

We will have a water station at the 5k mark for those running the 10k and after the finish line for all participants. It is advisable for all runners to either bring water themselves or make sure they are well hydrated in advance. Please dispose of any bottles you may carry on the course at the main event HQ area only to avoid littering along the route through the park. Water will be available for all participants after the race finish.

We want men, women and children participating in this day. Everyone knows someone that has been affected by Breast Cancer. Use this event to come out and support them. Investment in research is critical in making a difference. Help us in our race for a cure.

Yes the entrance fee for children under 18 years of age is €15 and children under 10 years can participate in the 5km Strollers / walking section for just €5. Note entry for U10′s will receive a medal at the finish line but not a t-shirt.

You should try to wear at least one Pink item for the race. It can be anything you like but we encourage everyone to pink it up as much as possible! There will be a prize for our “Best Dressed in Pink” Check out our web www.greatpinkrun.ie gallery for ideas on how to turn yourself pink!

There is no minimum age – We are encouraging all the family to participate. If you have a baby, push him/her in the buggy! There is no time limit to the race so we encourage you to participate with your little ones in what could be their first sports event but please go in the 5km event and start at the back of the main field!

Everydayhero is the online fundraising platform supporting Breast Cancer Ireland Great Pink Run 2020. Using Everydayhero is safe and secure. Once you register on www.greatpinkrun.ie, you will receive a specific Breast Cancer Ireland Great Pink Run online fundraising page which will automatically be set up for you should you wish to fundraise.

To access your page please go to https://everydayhero.com/ie/sign-in. Please use the email you signed up with at the point of registration for the Great Pink Run. If you cannot remember your password please click “Forgot Your Password”. Once you access your page you can share your page with friends and family to encourage them to donate to you.

Everydayhero is partnered with Fitbit, MapMyFitness & Strava which means you can link your fundraising page to these fitness apps and your page will then be updated every time you complete an activity. That way your donors can see how you’re getting on. Fundraisers who use this feature raise on average 46% more!

Linking your app to your page is easy, just follow the steps in this video – https://vimeo.com/195456147 for Fitbit, MapMyFitness or Strava.

If you have an issue that is related to your Breast Cancer Ireland Great Pink Run Everydayhero fundraising page, the dedicated Everydayhero support team are available if you need help with your fundraising page, making a donation, or anything else relating to Everydayhero.

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Breast Cancer Ireland are extremely grateful to all our Sponsors for their support of this years event.All funds now raised will go directly to assist our ongoing research and awareness efforts nationally.Thank you!

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